Auburndale's central Florida location sits at the intersection of numerous lakes and provides easy highway access to both coasts. The climate stays warm year-round with summer temperatures regularly reaching 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 50°F. While most RV campgrounds in Auburndale focus on providing comfort amenities rather than wilderness experiences, several offer lakefront sites that provide water recreation opportunities.
What to do
Water activities at the lakes: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort features lakefront sites with water recreation options. "Beautiful park located by all the attractions in the area if that's part of your plans. I had a beautiful lake view and pool close by everyday. Loved my week long stay," noted one visitor about their experience at Camp Margaritaville.
Family biking: Several campgrounds connect to the 29-mile Auburndale trail system, offering paved paths for cycling enthusiasts. "There's an eagle preserve by the lake and the Auburndale bike trail (29 miles!) just outside of the entrance," mentioned a camper at Camp Margaritaville. The trail provides safe riding away from traffic.
Kid-friendly amenities: Encore Tropical Palms offers numerous family activities beyond their swimming facilities. "They have a gate guard shack thing and lots of staff members. They have dark green polos ride around on golf carts. They were very friendly and they have many planned activities for guests and residents," reported one visitor.
What campers like
Pool variety: Multiple swimming options exist across the campgrounds. "They have a lot of activities for kids and adults at the resort. The tiki bar was great Saturday night with a really great live band," wrote a visitor to Camp Margaritaville who enjoyed the atmosphere. Many resorts have dedicated children's water areas.
Wildlife viewing: LeLynn RV Resort offers lakefront sites with opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Surrounded by lakes in every direction – Little Lake Agnes sits directly west of the property, with its bigger sister Lake Agnes just further northwest, Lake Tennessee to the southwest, Lake Juliana to the south and Lake Mattie to the southeast," explained one visitor who appreciated the abundant water access.
Community events: Seasonal activities provide entertainment options at most parks. "They have a calendar of scheduled activities like Holiday parties, block parties, etc.," noted one camper about Tropical Palms. Winter months typically offer the most robust activity schedules when snowbird populations peak.
What you should know
Train noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience significant railroad noise. A reviewer at Forest Lake Village RV Resort mentioned, "The back fence is right next to the train tracks and the trains are very active sometimes blowing through every half hour all hours of the night."
Site quality varies: Concrete pad conditions differ significantly between parks. "Sites are nice for such a large resort campground," said one camper about Thousand Trails Orlando, while another noted about a different park that "most pads are all broken up this includes both the pad and patios."
Weather challenges: Florida's rainy season can create drainage issues at some parks. One camper at Encore Sherwood Forest observed, "While you can't blame the park for the weather, recently there's been a lot of rain and rigs of all sizes are up to their rims in muck. Seems to be a draining problem as the water stands for several days."
Tips for camping with families
Water slide access: Cypress Campground & RV Park provides water recreation particularly suitable for children. "The pool was just what we needed, the put-put was a fun activity," shared one visitor who brought kids. The campground sits just 3 miles from Legoland, making it convenient for theme park visits.
Activity planning: Schedule around peak usage times at pool facilities. "Very crowded," noted one Camp Margaritaville visitor about the pool area during spring break. Morning hours typically offer less congestion at most amenities.
Security features: Many parks implement security measures for family safety. "Key card needed to access so feel safe. Also guarded gate," mentioned one visitor about Tropical Palms, appreciating the controlled access for their family stay.
Tips from RVers
Leveling preparation: Bring additional leveling blocks to some parks. "Really unlevel, lots of full timers and some of their units have become run down. Good amenities but bad sites. I could not get my unit close to level," warned one visitor to Central Park RV Resort.
Internet connectivity: WiFi service varies dramatically between parks. "Wifi was amazing," reported one Camp Margaritaville visitor, while at Thousand Trails Orlando, a camper noted, "There isn't great cell service. The park is further from a tower and there are so many RVers in the area that don't count towards the population, it becomes a bandwidth issue."
Site selection strategy: Choose interior sites for quieter stays. "We stayed in the back of the park where they had no wifi, we just used our hotspot. We chose this area because it was out in the woods, felt like real camping not some concrete slab city," shared one Thousand Trails Orlando visitor who preferred natural settings over convenience.
